To differentiate between needs and (economic) wants, I found the "fundamental human needs" framework quite useful: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fundamental_hum

To differentiate between needs and (economic) wants, I found the "fundamental human needs" framework quite useful: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fundamental_human_needs https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fundamental_human_needs (as developed by Chilean Economist Manfred Max-Neef). Basically: Subsistence, Protection, Affection, Understanding, Participation, Leisure, Creation, Identity and Freedom.